How to Stop Being Sleepy Without Going to Sleep

Ever wanted to stay up all night at a friend's sleep-over or just trying to stay awake at New Year but couldn't because you fell asleep? Do you just want to stay awake? If you do, read on!

Drink something sugary , like coffee or soda

The burst of sugar or caffine will wake you up, but be careful. Sugar has a tendancy to make people 'crash and burn' afterwards.

Have some one try to keep you awake

Have the person shake you, pat you on the back or head, or lightly slapping you. Another way is to give someone a 'spadoch', which is when you slap someone in the back of their head. Studies have shown that 'spadoches' help the 'spadochee' become more awake/aware of their surroundings.

Move around

Stimulating blood flow is one of the best and natural ways to stay awake. When you lay still, your blood flow decreases, which makes you sleepy. Doing exercises or simply walking around should keep you awake.

Make loud nosies or have someone make loud noises

If the noise is loud enough, it will shock you into opening your eyes. This doesn't make you less sleepy though, unless you are the person making the noise, because then you are moving and stimulating blood flow.

Warnings

• If you use the sugar/coffee trick, don't drink too much or else you can 'crash and burn' very shortly after, or you won't be able to go to sleep when you want/have/need to.